معرفی
Dr Phoebe Patey-Ferguson is the Programme Director for the Queer Performance MA at Rose Bruford College, specialising in the social contexts of contemporary performance. They hold a PhD from Goldsmiths, University of London, researching international theatre festivals in Britain. Their work explores queer and trans practices in nightlife and festivals, examining resistance to neoliberal capitalism through radical methodologies. As a lecturer, they focus on queer pedagogy in performance education. Phoebe co-leads The Night Club research network and chairs Duckie’s board, while collaborating with institutions like LIFT and Live Art Development Agency.
Education:
- PhD: The London International Festival of Theatre in Context (Goldsmiths, 2019)
- MA in Performance and Culture (Goldsmiths, 2013)
- BA in Drama and Theatre Studies (Aberystwyth University, 2012)
Research Interests:
Phoebe’s interdisciplinary work bridges queer/trans performance, festival histories, and live art in nightlife spaces. They investigate how marginalised artists create communities and resist assimilation through radical practices. Key focuses include:
- Queer friendship networks in festivals
- Political economies of cultural institutions
- Anti-institutional performance methodologies
Conferences and Collaborations:
Phoebe has curated events at Tate Modern and presented papers globally, including at IFTR (Manila, 2024) and PSi (London, 2024). They frequently collaborate with festivals like Buzzcut and WOW, bridging academic theory with experimental practices.
Labs/Teams:
Co-founder of Live Art Club London and co-research lead for The Night Club network, fostering international queer performance discourse.
